Record Stores / North Carolina
Record Stores in Asheville, North Carolina
5 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Harvest Records
West Asheville's largest record store, two floors of new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes plus audio equipment; buys LPs, 45s, 78s, and cassettes daily and runs one of the largest Record Store Day events in western North Carolina.
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- Records in the RAD
Family-run record store and music-inspired art gallery in the River Arts District's Wedge Studios complex, opened April 2022 by Susan and Brian Haynes (formerly of downtown shop Almost Blue) and son Dylan. Sells new and used vinyl alongside local-artist art.
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- Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and Kitchen
A hi-fi listening lounge and kitchen in the River Arts District that plays full album sides uninterrupted on a vintage tube-amp analog sound system; opened May 2026 as part of the RAD's rebuilding after Hurricane Helene flooded the neighborhood in 2024.
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- Static Age Records
Vinyl-focused record store, bar, and DIY all-ages music venue in one downtown Asheville storefront; runs the in-house Family Night Records label and Hi-z Lo-z recording studio, and carries vintage and new stereo gear.
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- Voltage Records
Small downtown Asheville vinyl shop a block from Static Age Records; buys, sells, and trades vinyl, CDs, and tapes, known for reissue 12" LPs across funk, soul, jazz, and reggae plus a strong metal and prog selection.
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Greater Asheville
Record stores in the cities and towns around Asheville.
Woodfin, NC
- Earth River Records
Family-owned shop with 20,000-plus new and used vinyl, tapes, and CDs, plus VHS, DVDs, and vintage posters. The roof nearly tore off in Hurricane Helene (2024); owners credit customer support and a post-storm surge in physical-media demand with keeping it open.
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Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Asheville, North Carolina?
Asheville, North Carolina has 5 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Asheville independently verified?
4 of the 5 record stores in Asheville carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Asheville?
Yes — 1 of Asheville's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Joyful Noise Listening Lounge and Kitchen.